84th Texas Legislature

TCDD Seeks Executive Director

TCDD seeks an experienced, passionate, and strategic chief executive to lead the Austin-based organization as it continues to work to improve the lives of Texans with disabilities. The deadline to apply is April 13, 2015.

People First Language

What do you call a person with a disability? A person. People First Language is an objective and respectful way to speak about people with disabilities by emphasizing the person first, rather than the disability.

TCDD Sunset Update

The mission and performance of TCDD are under review as required under the Texas Sunset Act. SB 210 and HB 1679 were filed in February for consideration by the 84th Texas Legislature to continue TCDD until 2027.

Latest News and Features

TCDD is accepting applications for its Planning Specialist position until April 6, 2015. The Planning Specialist is instrumental in the development and implementation of TCDD’s strategic state plan. Continue Reading TCDD Seeks Planning Specialist

The Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities is committed to creating change so that each individual is able to be fully included in their own communities and exercise control over their own lives.

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Ideas and Suggestions

TCDD welcomes innovative ideas and suggestions of activities to implement the Goals and Objectives in the TCDD State Plan. Email Joanna Cordry or complete the online Unsolicited Ideas Form to submit ideas for future activities.

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Links from TCDD to other websites are provided as a convenience and for informational purposes. No official endorsement should be inferred.